Leila McKay, MA, LPC. --MA, Contemplative Psychology; EMDR Level ll
Leila McKay, MA, LPC. Quick Facts
Main Areas:EMDR, PTSD, Grief, Abuse Recovery, ADD, Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Relationships, StressCareer Focus:Mindfulness psychotherapy, EMDR, Telephone Psychotherapy, Body-Centered Psychotherapy, and Solution Based Therapy
I view mindfulness psychotherapy as an alternative to Western models of psychology which often focus on finding out what's wrong with the person who is seeking help. Contemplative, mindfulness psychotherapy focuses on the "brilliant sanity" inherent within each of us in spite of what may appear to be dysfunctional in our lives. I believe everything can be turned around and each of us has the key to create the life we want to live. Often we have been wounded by life circumstances and bear the pain of habitual patterns. We make decisions based on the stories we create about our painful moments and create more pain for ourselves. Mindfulness is a wonderful tool to help us look at ourselves with acceptance and friendliness. Then we can live our lives authentically and create happiness for ourselves and others.
I have a private practice in Austin, Texas in addition to a world-wide telephone/skype practice. My graduate degree in Contemplative Psychotherapy is from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. I have a background in public education, holistic health, and business. Pease visit my website to learn more: www.heartquestcounseling.com .
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.
[Buddha] taught that there is a kind of innocent misunderstanding that we all share, something that can be turned around, corrected, and seen through, as if we were in a dark room and someone showed us where the light switch was.
Pema Chödrön
Getting Started With Leila McKay, MA, LPC.
Please call for an appointment for telephone of in-person psychotherapy. I will work with your schedule and finances when possible. Telephone therapy can be half or full hour 9am-9pm CST, M-Sun. In office appointments can be scheduled for Tuesdays-Thursdays.
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